Sentaremos (en. We will sit)

/sen.taˈre.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place someone or something in a seated position.
We will seat the children at the table to eat.
Sentaremos a los niños en la mesa para comer.
To establish a base or foundation for something.
We will lay the foundations for a good project.
Sentaremos las bases de un buen proyecto.
To make a decision regarding a matter.
We will set the rules of the game before starting.
Sentaremos las normas del juego antes de comenzar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sentare', which means 'to make sit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To settle down
To establish oneself in a more responsible life, often referring to relationship or work matters.
sentar cabeza
To lay the foundations
To establish foundations or principles for a project or idea.
sentar las bases
To set a precedent
To set an example that can be followed in the future.
sentar un precedente

Related Words

To sit
To make someone or something be placed in a seated position.
sentar
Seat
Place where one can sit.
asiento
Meaning
Perception or understanding of something.
sentido

Slang Meanings

To relax or be comfortable in a situation.
After a long day, I just want to sit down and relax for a while.
Después de un largo día, solo quiero sentarme y sentar un rato.
To establish a relationship or a commitment.
After so much time together, we feel that we must settle down.
Después de tanto tiempo juntos, sentimos que debemos sentarnos.